Robbinsville, NC Warnings, Watches and Advisories

When a severe thunderstorm warning is issued, the storm may produce damaging winds, large hail, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain. In some cases, heavy rainfall produced by a severe storm can also lead to flash flooding. Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Robbinsville.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Tornado Warning issued July 20 at 3:06PM EDT until July 20 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

At 306 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Scotland Neck, or 14 miles north of Tarboro, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. This dangerous storm will be near... Scotland Neck around 310 PM EDT.

Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 3:06PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

At 306 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Comfort, or 8 miles north of Half Moon, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Maysville, Loco VFD, and Pollocksville.

Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 3:02PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

At 302 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a waterspout near Rodanthe, or 13 miles southeast of Stumpy Point, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous waters. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Salvo, Waves, Rodanthe, and Hatteras Island Fishing Pier.

Flood Advisory issued July 20 at 3:01PM EDT until July 20 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northwest North Carolina, including the following county, Wilkes. * WHEN...Until 600 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 301 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Elkin Creek, Grassy Creek, Big Sandy Creek, Cub Creek, East Prong Roaring River, Big Bugaboo Creek, Cane Creek, Camp Branch and Bee Tree Branch. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... North Wilkesboro... Elkin... Wilkesboro... Ronda... Traphill... Roaring River... Dockery... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 2:57PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

At 257 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Roaring Gap to Roaring River to near North Wilkesboro. Movement was east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... North Wilkesboro... Elkin... Wilkesboro... Ronda... Traphill... Mountain Park... and Windy Gap.

Flood Advisory issued July 20 at 2:50PM EDT until July 20 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of Johnston, Nash, Wake and Wilson counties in central North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 445 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 248 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Raleigh, Cary, Wilson, Zebulon, Elm City, Bailey, Knightdale, Wendell, Middlesex, Saratoga, Sims, Emit, Buckhorn Reservoir, New Hope, and William B Umstead State Park, and Highway 64 between Raleigh and Wilson. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 2:29PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

At 229 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Raleigh, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, RDU International, Knightdale, Rolesville, William B Umstead State Park, and Falls Lake. This includes the following highways... Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 287 and 293, and between Mile Markers 298 and 301. Interstate 440 between Mile Markers 1 and 16. Interstate 540 between Mile Markers 3 and 24.

Flood Advisory issued July 20 at 2:22PM EDT until July 20 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Halifax and Warren counties in central North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 415 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 221 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Roanoke Rapids, Warrenton, Halifax, Scotland Neck, Norlina, Littleton, Enfield, Weldon, Macon, Airlie, Medoc Mountain State Park, Rosemary, Roanoke Rapids Lake, Arcola, South Weldon, Southpointe And Morningstar Marinas, Lake Gaston, Tillery and Wise. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 2:18PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

At 217 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Bailey, or 15 miles southwest of Nashville, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Wilson, Elm City, Bailey, Sharpsburg, Middlesex, Sims, Buckhorn Reservoir, Tar River Reservoir, and New Hope. This includes the following highways... Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 127 and 116. NC Highway 264 between Mile Markers 25 and 50.

Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 2:59AM EDT until July 20 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Coastal Onslow, Duplin, and Inland Onslow Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See AFD.

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 20 at 2:44AM EDT until July 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Monday through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.

Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 2:30AM EDT until July 20 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.